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Description of the Domaine Diemersfontein
Located in the beautiful Wellington region of South Africa, Domaine Diemersfontein is renowned for its innovation and commitment to producing exceptional wines. The estate is particularly known for its work with Pinotage, an iconic South African grape variety, implementing sustainable viticultural practices to fully express the unique potential of this terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage
Cuvée Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage is a premium expression of the grape variety, reflecting the excellence and richness of Pinotage. Sourced from a meticulous selection of the estate's best vines, this wine exemplifies Diemersfontein's commitment to quality, offering a cuvée that stands out for its depth, complexity and elegance. With careful breeding, Carpe Diem Pinotage is designed to capture the essence of the grape variety while showcasing Wellington's unique terroir.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This cuvée reveals a rich aromatic bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as plum and cherry, accompanied by notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and sweet spices. The nuances of tobacco and vanilla, from barrel aging, add fascinating complexity and an extra dimension to the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinotage
- Profile: A powerful and structured wine, with firm but polished tannins and well-integrated acidity, offering a long and satisfying finish. The care taken in blending and aging results in a wine of character, both rich and harmonious.
- Aging Potential: Although this Pinotage is impressive in its youth, it has excellent aging potential, allowing the flavors and structure to flourish with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
The Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Pinotage is ideal with robust and flavorful dishes, such as roast meats, spicy dishes or strong cheeses. Its intensity and complexity make it a great companion for elaborate dinners and special occasions.
The little history of the country
South Africa
The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.